TRAI orders affordable call and SMS-only plans, for people paying for data they never use
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI ordered telecom companies to offer affordable voice and SMS-only plans.
- The rules, the thirteenth amendment to its consumer protection regulations, aim to cut costs for feature phone users.
- TRAI's decision follows a public consultation that began on April 7, 2026, receiving over 1,000 responses on service.
- The amendment strengthens rules against spam calls using AI-based detection to improve the experience for telecom consumers.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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